Surprising. I don't blame any media member that picks the Patriots. Yes, we damned sure have a decent chance to win this game, but it's not a gimme for either side, and of course there's always extra lovin' for strong east coast teams.

No doubt, lol. Going up against the Rams we were picked to win in a clean sweep by the NFL GameDay Morning crew. The next week, we were picked to lose to the Panthers, again in a clean sweep. It's enough to get my superstitious toe hoping that the talking heads pick against us every week.

(PS: I keep all my superstition in one of my toes. I'm not telling which one.)